The Remedy is the Disease
A collection of experimental horror stories about chronic pain and medical trauma.
Urieta uses speculative fiction to examine the treatment of vulnerable bodies in capitalist society. The text balances discomfort with moments of light, including maternal love and patient friendships. It addresses grief and self-love while confronting societal revulsion toward disability. The author’s personal experience informs the narrative voice, creating a work that is both gross and tender. This approach finds connection where society creates disconnection.
Published by Undertaker Books in 2026, this collection sits within the tradition of horror and supernatural fiction. It engages with contemporary discussions on disability rights and medical ethics. The work reflects current anxieties about capitalist individualism and its impact on vulnerable populations.
📝 Description: The Remedy is the Disease
💎 Our verdict on The Remedy is the Disease
📖 Why choose it
Why this book is worth reading
Readers who appreciate horror that transcends traditional jump scares will find profound value in this text's exploration of chronic pain and medical trauma. It is ideal for those interested in how speculative fiction can illuminate the realities of disability and the resilience required to navigate a disconnected world. The book offers a necessary confrontation with societal revulsion toward vulnerable bodies, making it essential for readers seeking depth over entertainment. Those who value narratives that balance gross discomfort with tender moments of maternal love and patient friendship will discover a unique emotional resonance here. It appeals to individuals looking for stories that refuse to separate physical suffering from the emotional landscape of survival, offering connection where society often creates disconnection.
⭐ Reader reviews
Reader rating
Urieta’s work stands out for its precise rendering of both darkness and light within the context of medical trauma. The collection excels in depicting the gross discomfort of illness alongside tender care, creating a stark look at health and identity. It suits readers interested in gothic and supernatural fiction that engages with disability rights and experimental forms. While traditional plot-driven horror enthusiasts may find the focus on bodily vulnerability too intense, those seeking emotional depth will appreciate its refusal to offer easy comfort. The author’s personal knowledge informs a narrative voice that is both gross and tender, finding connection in a disconnected world.
📖 Read on the blog
🏛 Books from this publisher Undertaker Books
You might also like
See more →
Have a question about this item?
Ask about the edition, condition, delivery or anything else — we reply by email or phone, usually within a day.
